Category: Global News and Affairs
World’s Heaviest Book Displayed in UAE
The world's heaviest book, "This is Mohammed", is currently on display at a mall in Al Ain, the garden city near Abu Dhabi. The Guinness World Record [...]
The World’s Muslims: Unity and Diversity
While there is broad agreement on the core tenets of Islam, Muslims across the
39 countries and territories surveyed, differ significantly in their op [...]
Dementia India Report 2010
Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability, severe enough to interfere with daily life. Memory loss is an example. Alzheimer's is the [...]
All is Not Well
Pursuit of profits is encouraging corporate hospitals to indulge in unethical practices. Often medical practitioners have their eyes on
pockets and wa [...]
Kids are turning into ‘Cyborgs’
Obsessive addiction with new media is turning many youth into 'Cyborgs'
A new term 'Cyborg' has gained currency. It stands for those who are 'continu [...]
State of the Elderly in India
Indians are living longer, thanks to the better nutritional standards and health awareness and access to health facilities. The current average nation [...]
Dutch Muslim Party Dissolved
The Dutch Muslim Party (NMP) has dissolved, following the resignation of leaders Henny Kreeft and Jacques Visser. The two men, converts to Islam, star [...]
Queen’s Medal for Blind Sisters
Rabia Khedr and her younger sister Uzma Khan were awarded Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medals for their efforts in advocating for disabled peopl [...]
Eco-Friendly Mosque Planned in Dubai
Dubai plans to build the first eco-friendly mosque near the Clock tower Roundabout in Deira. Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation (AMAF) said, the 45,0 [...]
Special Village for Orphans
A special village for orphans, abandoned children and those of unknown parentage is being built in Umm Al Qaiwain in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in [...]